Rail passengers and motorists were facing further misery today as the great Christmas getaway was stalled by continued wet weather, and floods hit homes and shops.

The Prince of Wales will visit a Cornish community devastated by flooding to support those affected by the deluge today.

A major clean-up was under way today as flood-battered Cornwall recovered from devastating torrential rain.

More flooding was predicted tonight as heavy rain is expected to hit an already storm-battered Cornwall in the UK.

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron today promised flood-battered Cornwall as much help as it needs getting back on its feet.